Beer Forum

courydeeb · #1 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 08:22 PM

I recently purchased a half keg of Anchor Steam. To my surprise, I needed a G coupler instead of a D coupler which fits a 1/6 of a keg of Anchor Steam. Kinda lame... anyways.

I installed the new G coupler today and wasn't able to get beer to flow through my beer line. Something wasn't pressurized properly, or something. I would only here and see a leak through the part of the coupler where you help regulate/balance your c02 level (the circular pin that you pull to release c02 pressure).

Does anyone know what I am having this problem? I have plenty of c02 and have it set at about 12 psi.

I get a small but steady amount of beer foam through this little hole where the pin sits.

One last question: I had a party pump hooked up to this for about 5 days. It stayed in the freezer at 36 degrees this entire time. I understand that beer will go bad faster when there is a party pump attached as opposed to a coupler. Did I hurt the beer?

Thanks!

Scott Zuhse · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 09:07 PM

The torpedo check valve may be stuck. Brush clean under warm water.

Anytime air come s in contact with beer, oxidation will occur. You might be able to consume a portion of the keg until the flavor changes. Doubtful though. Depending on how much foam as dispensed and how much air was pumped into the keg.

courydeeb · #3 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 07:10 AM

Thanks for responding. The link didn't take me to anything.

What is the "torpedo check valve"?

And, you do think I effected the quality of the beer from the hand pump? We didn't pump very much (about 4 growlers worth) and it was done inside the freezer which is kept at a solid 36 degrees.

Your thoughts? Thanks for your help!

joepizi · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by courydeeb

Thanks for responding. The link didn't take me to anything.

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...id-GTL425.html

Click on the replacement parts tab, item #2 is what he was referring to.

Scott Zuhse · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 02:27 PM

Please check link again. Hopefully it is repaired. As to the hand pump, oxidation takes place immediately. You will be able to determine flavor issues simply by tasting.